Character Quote by Joseph Addison

Which is more misshapen,--religion without virtue, or virtue without religion?

— Joseph Joubert

All are agreed that the various moral qualities are in a sense bestowed by nature: we are just, and capable of temperance, and brave,…

— Aristotle

Morals are built on religious faith. Virtue is built on morality and influences a culture.

— Michele Bachmann

Our virtues are made by love, and our sins caused by the lack of it.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

Morals are not the important thing-nor enlightenment-nor civilization. A man can do absolutely well without them, but he can't do without something to eat.…

— Mark Twain

Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.

— Ezra Taft Benson

What the world calls virtue is a name and a dream without Christ. The foundation of all human excellence must be laid deep in…

— Frederick William Robertson

All religion teaches the virtues of love, altruism and patience, while showing us how to discipline and transform ourselves to achieve inner peace and…

— Dalai Lama

You cultivate the essential virtues: high purpose, intelligence, decency, humility, fear of the Lord, and the passion for freedom.

— Anonymous

Morality can muddle mystical understanding and virtue is only necessary in so far as it favours success. All wisdom must be encompassed in order…

— Aleister Crowley

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

— Aristotle

Religion must affirm, in the clearest terms, that morality and ethical values are not mere decorative frills of personal opinion, not subjective superstructure, but…

— Bhikkhu Bodhi